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Pepperoni Pizza with Hot Honey, Ricotta, Olives, and Basil: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe


  • Author: Chef Ethan Sam
  • Total Time: 22 minute

Ingredients

– 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
– 1 cup ricotta cheese
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– 6 ounces pepperoni slices
– 1/2 cup pitted olives (black or green, sliced)
– 1/4 cup hot honey
– Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
– Olive oil (for drizzling)
– Salt and pepper (to taste)


Instructions

Making Pepperoni Pizza with Hot Honey, Ricotta, Olives, and Basil is simple when you follow these steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
2. Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer it to a baking sheet or a pizza peel if using a pizza stone.
3. Spread Ricotta: Using a spoon, dollop the ricotta cheese onto the pizza dough, spreading it evenly but leaving a small border around the edges.
4. Add Mozzarella: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the ricotta layer, ensuring it covers the surface well.
5. Layer Pepperoni: Arrange the pepperoni slices evenly across the pizza, distributing them to ensure every bite has a piece.
6. Add Olives: Scatter the sliced olives over the top for an extra burst of flavor.
7. Season: Drizzle a little olive oil over the pizza and season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Bake: Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven or pizza stone. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
9. Drizzle Hot Honey: Once out of the oven, drizzle the hot honey over the entire pizza. The heat will enhance the flavors beautifully.
10. Garnish: Finish off by adding fresh basil leaves on top for a fragrant touch and added color.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15-20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4-6
  • Calories: 420 kcal
  • Fat: 22g
  • Protein: 18g